Buck Island reef holds the skeletal remains of a once gorgeous reef. The Coral bleachings due to elevated ocean temperature and Hurricanes have done a lot of damage to this reef. You will see the remains of huge Staghorn and Elkhorn coral heads, unfortunately dead and covered with algea. Beautiful in an odd sort of way. There were many live... More

Had a wonderful trip to Buck Island on Caribbean Sea Adventures. The captain and crew were awesome - great patience teaching those who don't know who to snorkel how to use equipment and get the most out of the snorkeling experience. Unfortunately, the water was a bit choppy and you have to be a good swimmer on these days to... More

Yesterday was my 4th half day trip out to Buck Island and its reef and our first time aboard Tesoro II, a sold, comfortable trimaran piloted by Capt. Heinz and his son Capt. Carl. We live on St Croix and have good insight on things to see and do. Here's why Tesoro II is your best bet for snorkeling at... More

Our trip to Buck Island on the Dragonfly was perfect! Our weather was sunny with few clouds and slightly choppy seas.  Captain Carl was friendly, informative, and attentive.  Our party of 4 adults enjoyed the leisurely day with sailing, snorkeling, hiking, and floating in the pristine waters around the island.  Snorkeling the reef was outstanding...the national park service has developed... More

14 friends and family go on a catamaran to see the underwater snorkeling tour at Buck Island, it doesn't get any better than that. The island is serene and the water beautiful and the sea life is awsome.

We went to the NATL. Monument with Buck Island Charters. Captain Heinz was very helpful in regards to how and where to snorkel to get the most from the tour; he was also well-prepared for problems since I scrapped my legs on the coral and he applied a first-aid antibacterial ointment immediately. We then sailed to the end of the... More

WE took Big Beard excursions and loved it. Great staff and Captain. Big Beard himself explains all the rules first and then hands the boat off to his captain and the crew. Very fun crew with yummy lunch on the beach. They BBQ the goods for you and serve up rum punch. Very casual and a perfect trip to Buck... More

The reef was absolutely phenomenal and the island itself, while uninhabited and covered with cacti over most of it, has the most amazing beach! If you can do a half day trip, picnic on the beach and go snorkeling... do it!

Took a sailboat out to Buck Island for snorkeling and it was fantastic. Saw beautiful fish and a nurse shark. The coral was dead in lots of areas from the waters being too warm but it is growing back. The reefs looked like huge elk antlers all connected to one another. The water was so clear you could see forever.... More